Form N325 UK: Warrant of Possession of Land Guide

What this document is

Form N325 is the county court request form used to ask for a warrant of possession of land. Once issued, the warrant gives county court bailiffs authority to attend the property on an appointed date and recover possession on behalf of the claimant, which in most cases means physically evicting the occupier.

The form is only used after a possession order has already been made by the court, whether that was a suspended order that has been breached or an outright order where the occupier has not left by the date specified. The request includes details of the claim number, the parties, the property, any rent arrears or money judgment still outstanding, and the date of the original order.

A court fee is payable when you submit the request, and you can check the current amount on gov.uk. Form N325 is distinct from Form N325A, which relates to warrants in mortgage possession cases, and from the High Court process that uses a writ of possession instead.

How to use this document

1. Confirm the possession order has been breached or expired. Before you can request a warrant, the date for giving up possession in the original order must have passed, or the terms of a suspended order must have been broken. If the occupier has already left or cleared the arrears in full, a warrant should not be requested. Double check the wording of your order.
2. Complete Form N325 with accurate details. Fill in the claim number, the full names and addresses of the claimant and defendant, a description of the property matching the particulars of claim, and the date of the possession order. If there is a money judgment attached, include the original sum, any payments received, and the balance outstanding. Accuracy here prevents rejection.
3. Sign and submit the form with the court fee. The claimant or their representative signs and dates the request, confirming the information is correct. Send or deliver the completed form to the county court hearing centre that made the original possession order, together with the applicable fee. Fee remission may be available for those on low incomes, so check gov.uk.
4. Wait for the warrant to be issued and an appointment set. Once the court processes the request, the warrant is issued and county court bailiffs will set an eviction appointment. The occupier receives notice of this date. Waiting times vary significantly between courts, and delays of several weeks are common in busier regions.
5. Notify the court of any payments or changes. If the occupier pays arrears, leaves voluntarily, or reaches an agreement with you after you have submitted the request, you must tell the court straight away. They may also apply to suspend the warrant, and the court can list a hearing at short notice. Keep records of any communication.

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